Following the killing of 12 people at the screening of “the Dark Knight Rises” in Colorado, US, questions are being asked as to the role that violent movies and video games play in developing violent people.

Dr Ted Baehr from movieguide.org said: The fact is that this is an evil act committed by an evil person, who did not know the truth of Jesus Christ that would set him free from such wickedness. The answer is not more laws, the answer is not to banish movies, nor neuroscience programs, nor weapons that can be used to protect, but rather to get the Word of God out. Because ‘faith comes through hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ (Romans 10:17).’ For more on his comments click here.

Dr Ted Baehr, from movieguide.org also said now was the time to speak to movie makers to ensure Christian values are instilled in movies. He said now was a tremendous opportunity to encourage movie makers.

The Australian Law Reform Commission is calling for a new level of restriction on games or film on different media. Adult only contect should be classified under the same rules that govern TV and films, a review by the Commission said.

At the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting in Adelaide recently all states and territories, except NSW, gave in-principle support for the classification change which will now allow R18+ games to be sold in Australia.

As at April 28, 2010 a total of 128 letters had been sent to the Federal Attorney General using the makeastand.org.au website. The Australian Christian Lobby is fighting to stop R-Rated Games from being allowed into Australia. The Standing Committee of Attorneys General (SCAG) is meeting on May 7 to consider whether to allow R-rated computer games into Australia.

Action: The Australian Christian Lobby is asking people to write to their state Attorney General asking them not to support the proposal to allow R-rated computer games. For more and to get involved in the campaign and to write a letter to your attorney general visit: http://www.makeastand.org.au/campaign/index.stw?campaign_id=33